As we celebrate Canada’s 153-anniversary we wanted to talk about one of our favourite travel destinations here in B.C. that doesn’t seem to get the recognition it deserves. From moderate to difficult hikes, incredible biking trails, and relaxing in one of the many hot springs this is what makes exploring Revelstoke a must-do for Canadian...Read More
Highlights of Cycling the Canal du Midi The Canal du Midi is located in Southern France and is 240km long. The historic waterway connects the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, and is a must-see when in France! With dedicated cycle paths along the Canal, it makes for a great summer cycling trip. The beauty of cycling...Read More
by Bruce Fougner After nine and a half days of biking, my butt is sore, I am 15 pounds lighter, and I am a better man because I spent those days with Dr. Francis Jean, President of IRIS the Visual Group. Unfortunately, our cycling journey ended abruptly on Thursday July 17 when Francis passed away....Read More
par Bruce Fougner Après neuf jours et demi de vélo, mon cul est douloureux, j’ai 15 livres en moins, et je suis un homme meilleur au contact de ces jours passés avec le Dr. Francis Jean. Le “IRIS Challenge” Francis n’était pas un cycliste; c’est quelque chose qu’il a choisi pour passer du temps avec...Read More
Our first day up Highway 7 to Hope was glorious – a tail wind of about 25k and temperatures in the low 20’s made it heaven. In the evening, the Mayor of Hope came out to provide her support. Mayor Johnson is on the Fraser Health Board, so I was not shy about rationalizing the...Read More
A beautiful start the the Cancer Ride for Delta Hospital. We got started from Langley this past Tuesday morning, July 8. We crossed the Golden Ears Bridge and started out on the north side on the Fraser River along Highway 7. We had a pretty good tailwind and once we passed through Mission the wind...Read More
Bruce and Wendy Fougner, owners of Lloyds Travel, have been on countless bike trips, from weekend rides to Vancouver Island, to intense cycling adventures through France, Eastern Europe, and Sri Lanka to name a few. Embarking on a bike tour in a foreign country may seem daunting, but it’s an incredible way to discover new...Read More
